Karachi : PCB chief Ijaz Butt says cricket in the country needs a complete overhaul, which may see the departure of coach Geoff Lawson.
Pakistan are struggling to attract touring sides due to security concerns and the Champions Trophy, which was due to take place last month, was postponed until 2009 for the same reason.
"Pakistan cricket is going through hard times," Butt told The News. "It needs a complete overhaul. It's certainly a challenging task, but that's what I'm here for. We will soon begin taking remedial measures."
Butt expressed dissatisfaction with the national team's performances and Australian coach Lawson's position could be in jeopardy.
"I'm not satisfied with the performance of our team - a lot is needed to be done to ensure that it shows improvement in the future," added Butt.
"Let's say that I'm not very satisfied with the coaching aspect as well.
"We have to review a lot of things. I will take my time to devise a strategy and will then implement it."
Butt will also appeal to the leading nations and the International Cricket Council in a bid to secure fixtures and revive the game in Pakistan.
"It's very important for Pakistan cricket that foreign teams come and play here," he added. "I believe the Test-playing nations and the ICC should help us in this time of need."
Pakistan are struggling to attract touring sides due to security concerns and the Champions Trophy, which was due to take place last month, was postponed until 2009 for the same reason.
"Pakistan cricket is going through hard times," Butt told The News. "It needs a complete overhaul. It's certainly a challenging task, but that's what I'm here for. We will soon begin taking remedial measures."
Butt expressed dissatisfaction with the national team's performances and Australian coach Lawson's position could be in jeopardy.
"I'm not satisfied with the performance of our team - a lot is needed to be done to ensure that it shows improvement in the future," added Butt.
"Let's say that I'm not very satisfied with the coaching aspect as well.
"We have to review a lot of things. I will take my time to devise a strategy and will then implement it."
Butt will also appeal to the leading nations and the International Cricket Council in a bid to secure fixtures and revive the game in Pakistan.
"It's very important for Pakistan cricket that foreign teams come and play here," he added. "I believe the Test-playing nations and the ICC should help us in this time of need."
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